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Childcare Worker Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$17.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,639/year ($2,470/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,570 Childcare Worker jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Childcare Worker salary of $35,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,639 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $35,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,082 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,717 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,639 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,470 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Minnesota?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Minnesota is $35,520 per year ($17.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,340 and $38,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $35,520, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $29,639 per year ($2,470 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 11,570 Childcare Worker jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.